General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Big Trade Show at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
It’s day 2 of the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention taking place in Marco Island. A big crowd is on hand again this year to take in the many events. And one of those events is of course the big trade show which opened yesterday evening. It’s always a popular stop for those attending as many went through to see …
Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Meets In Marco Island
The cowboy hats have taken over the Marco Island Marriott with ranchers from across the state in town for the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. One of the various meetings held this morning was the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition, as Summer Best was able to catch up with their chairperson Buzz Eaves, to talk about what all was discussed. Download …
Meetings Underway at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Some of the various meetings during the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention at Marco Island got underway this morning, and one of those included the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition. Afterwards, Summer Best caught up with Chad George with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, as he discussed how they work with FGLC in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Beef It’s What’s For Dinner Website Re-Designed
The Beef Checkoff is re-launching its Beef It’s What’s for Dinner website to engage visitors like never before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Cattlemen to Hold Spring Board Meeting
This Thursday, June 20th, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold their spring board meeting. Dr. Billy Powell said they have a variety of guest speakers that will be a part of the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Florida Beef Checkoff Information at FCA Convention
The 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is underway in Marco Island and Ashley Hughes, with the Florida Beef Council, said it’s a great place to learn more about your beef checkoff dollars are doing. Download Audio For more information about the FCA convention go to floridacattlemen.org, and for more info about the Florida Beef Council go to floridabeefcouncil.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
June Beef Month and Scholarship Challenge
We’ve passed the midway point of June Beef Month as many events have taken place, but Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board says more are to come. Plus, she has information about the The Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge this Friday and Saturday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
Real Farms, Real Families
A new ad campaign featuring real photos taken by farmers and farming advocates will to run throughout the Congressional Farm Bill negotiations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Focht Wins LMA’s World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
From The Livestock Marketing Association: KANSAS CITY, Mo. — June 17, 2013 — Dustin Focht of Stillwater, Okla., proved his world-class talent as a livestock auctioneer at the 50th anniversary of the Livestock Marketing Association’s (LMA) World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) held in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday, June 15. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …